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goal line backs dont need to be 250 pounds, they need to find the endzone. If rainey can do that then theres no problems. If you have to account for the toss SO much with a guy like rainey, he may just be able to squeeze in up the middle just as easy.

He may get in every now and then, but I hope we don't have to depend on him pounding the rock. All kidding aside, the kid is fast as lightning, but just don't have the girth to be an every down back running up the middle. His niche will be K/Os, punts, and coming out of the backfield. Maybe an occasional gimmick play.

im not saying he is, but the reps sure as hell dont hurt. Im just saying guys like rainey can be useful around the goal line. When you are on the 1 yard line and have brandon jacobs, or michael bush, or even redman the defense clearly knows what you are doing. (whether or not that should matter is irrelevant, it shouldnt but it seems to at very inoppotune times of not getting a good push by the oline). Reggie Bush is a phenom around the endzone, not because hes super huge and powerful but because hes versatile with a nose for the endzone whether it be up the middle or at the corner.

I still think our best bet for a goaline back is Mendenhall, when healthy. He's proven to be as effective as anyone else on our roster: he has the speed and vision to bounce outside. He has enough power to plunge through the line and he has the feet to sidestep and explode up field. I DID like Redman's 4 and 1 run last week. He showed ability to find a hole and get yardage by side stepping and getting upfield! Im saying i dont think we are going to see one dedicated "goal line back". I could make a case for Redman, Dwyer and Rainey getting chances in all different looks and formations at the goaline. Its really going to depend on how the line executes and that MUST improve!!!